(WO) - ADNOC Logistics & Services plc has taken delivery of its sixth new-build liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, expanding its shipping capacity as global demand for gas transportation remains strong.

The 175,000-cubic-meter vessel is part of a broader fleet expansion program launched in 2022, aimed at modernizing ADNOC’s LNG shipping capabilities and supporting long-term supply commitments. Most of the additional capacity is already secured under multi-year contracts with third-party customers and ADNOC group entities.

The company said the expanded fleet will support both international LNG trade and its integrated upstream and downstream operations. ADNOC L&S and its AW Shipping joint venture generate a majority of revenue from long-term contracts, providing stable cash flow as capacity grows.

The new carrier incorporates updated efficiency technologies designed to reduce emissions compared to older vessels, reflecting broader industry efforts to improve performance across LNG transport.

ADNOC L&S continues to build out its fleet, with additional LNG, ethane and ammonia carriers under construction as part of a multibillion-dollar vessel order pipeline.

The expansion highlights the increasing role of LNG shipping in maintaining global energy supply, particularly as demand for flexible gas delivery continues to grow.